It's time for bed, but a young boy and his stuffed dog hop on their toy train and set off on a remarkable adventure. When an elephant climbs aboard, they shout, "Hey, get off our train," but the elephant is seeking shelter from ivory hunters, so they invite him on board. They are joined by a seal who is worried that over-fishing will leave him hungry, a migratory water bird whose marsh has been drained, and other animals in distress. The boy and his dog welcome each on board the train and eventually back to their home. Burningham successfully addresses the plight of endangered animals within the context of a charming story. Ages 4-6.

Not a Polish story but the book is the subject of a matching Russian Matrushka stacking doll.